1. Text: I Kings 13 Scripture Reading: II Pet. 3:3-9

2. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World We live in a time of conflicting voices – voices of the world conflict with the voice of God! We live in a time of conflicting voices – voices of the world conflict with the voice of God! The matter of conflicting voices has always been around (Gen. 3)  The solution to conflicting voices where God’s word is concerned has always been to consult the source to determine truth from lie (I Kings 22:5-7: Jehoshaphat; Jer. 23)

3. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World The people of Israel were listening to conflicting voices, and God sent them the answer! The people of Israel were listening to conflicting voices, and God sent them the answer! I Kings 13 contains examples and warnings against listening to conflicting voices! Background – I Kings 12:25-33  Following King Solomon’s death the 12 Tribes of Israel split.  10 Tribes in the north follow King Jeroboam, while the 2 in the south follow King Rehoboam.  Jeroboam changed a few things:  Object of worship (12:28): Two Golden Calves  Place of worship (12:29): Bethel & Dan  Leaders of worship (12:31): From ALL the people (not just Levis)  Time of worship (12:32-33): Eighth month on the fifteenth day

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5. In the conflict of voices here the word of God prevailed over the altar and the king! In the conflict of voices here the word of God prevailed over the altar and the king!

6. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World No conflict here for the man of God knew God’s answer! No conflict here for the man of God knew God’s answer!

7. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World I Kings 13:20-32  God used the old prophet to pronounce judgment against the man of God for his disobedience.  God caused him to be eaten by a lion and the lion sat beside his donkey for all to see, and it was known that it was a sign from God.  The old prophet gathered him up and buried him, and wanted to be buried with him since he knew his message from God would come to pass!

8. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World Jer. 23:15-17, 20-22, 30-32, 40  The false prophets in Jeremiah’s day said the right words, “Thus says the Lord,” but they lied in His name rather than prophesy truth.  They would be punished, even the people that bought their lie (Mt. 15:13-14) Gal. 1:6-9  If the message is different than God’s it doesn’t matter if someone claims it’s from an angel in the name of the Lord, it is a lie and is to be accursed! (I Kings 13:21-22)

9. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World God’s word will prevail over the conflicting voices – we need to know truth from lie!

10. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World Voices in the world conflict with the voice of God:  Baptism isn’t necessary to be saved (Faith only!) – Mk. 16:16; Heb. 5:9  Attend the church of your choice; they’re all the same – Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4  You can serve God as you please as long as it makes you happy – Mt. 7:21-23 Be cautious of conflicting voices!  The man of God listened to the wrong voice & was punished for it!  The people of Judah listened to the false prophets over Jeremiah & were destroyed (Jer. 52: 586 B.C.)

11. Beware Conflicting Voices Of The World There’s a great day coming in which all men will be judged according to the gospel and regardless of the conflicting voices in the world, will be held accountable for their actions!  II Cor. 5:10: All people will be judged, both for the good or bad.  II Thess. 1:7-9: God’s word will prevail over those who deny Him and do not obey Him. Be cautious of conflicting voices & “hold fast” to “the word of truth!” (I Cor. 15:1-2; Col.1:5) Be cautious of conflicting voices & “hold fast” to “the word of truth!” (I Cor. 15:1-2; Col.1:5)

12. Hear The Gospel (Jn. 5:24; Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts 2:38) Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16) Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev. 2:10) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)